Oh, no. I believe they're a bit older than. . . That. ( she'd look to the side, grimacing at that phrase. ) I thought it'd be good to follow your example. And well, do something with my time.

It would! A bit of that, but also teaching small humans.

Of course. It's everything we've ever wanted. It's just been a bit boring. I've been teaching though, lately.

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Hopefully it. . . stays that way. ( pearl let out a sigh. she couldn't help but worry, especially after everything. ) It's been surprisingly quiet, even with Amethyst.

Perhaps. . . it's because your gem half is a diamond? ( she'd look completely dumbfounded. )

. . . Oh my. ( she's trying to keep herself calm. HOW ON EARTH DID HE DO THAT—? ) That's. . . AMAZING!

I'm glad to know you have good friends here. ( she would nod in return, before looking VERY confused. ) As in. . . the magic from your little books?

Alright. . . ( she looked a bit worried. . . but that quickly dispelled at his suggestion. it's been so long. . . but the thought of sword training again. . ! ) I'd love to!

Chosen by fate. . ? I hope you're not forced into anything again, Steven. . .

Oh. . . wow. ( the waterworks are about to come back. she's trying to hold those tears in so badly. ) It's so hard to believe my baby is grown up. . .

You. . . get it? ( she let out a bit of a confused chuckle. )

( she's just holding them tight. why is she the one who's being comforted—? ) You know, we can visit you out here any time. But you need to tell me everything. Aright?

Well, you know. . . Us gems have a w— ( oh. she's hugging back. and of course, she can NOT hold back her own waterworks. ) I MISSED YOU SO MUUUUUCH—!

Hello, Steven. ( a light smile. Just taking a seat next to him. )

Steven. . . Why are you crying?

You're an alien? I am. We've been protecting it for a long time, you know.

Sort of. ( she'd show a hologram from her gem, explaining what gems are. )

Lots of training. Though, most gems know how to fight when they're made.

They certainly are.

MY BABY—

got to it before I have to go to work, but in hindsight, I could've done it later.

Probably one of the better drawings I made so far.

That was such a fun Halloween.

Mhm—! Let's go make sure everyone is on board, though. It'll be a surprise to them too.

Oh, no. I meant what I said. He's always sounding just like you. So optimistic and sweet. . . ( out came a sigh, smiling. )

ㅤ “ Well, you better hurry. You don't wanna miss your space train to the cosmos. ” [ 𝑹𝑶𝑺𝑬 𝑸𝑼𝑨𝑹𝑻𝒁 / 𝑳𝑬𝑨𝑫𝑬𝑹 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑻𝑬𝑪𝑻𝑶𝑹 ] ㅤ

So. . . you don't know. ( so blunt. . . she'd let out a sigh, looking directly into her eyes. ) You made mistakes. But only you can make them right. Stars. . . sounds just like Steven.

It may not be a good idea. . . But I think he deserves to know. At the very least, Garnet and Amethyst do.

" Don't worry. . . How do you know my name? "

You do have a point. Ah. . . did I mention they know everything?

" When will people stop mentioning my nose. . ? "

Well, how about you tell him that yourself? He'll be visiting around the holidays, so. . . Maybe it can be a surprise.

It was definitely an experience, that's for sure. I'd say to meet him, but, we'll. . . He's gone off on his own.

. . . He did. He's grown a lot.

Well. . . you gave up your physical form to have him. And he ended up patching things up with Homeworld. . ?

Well. . . for a while, we've sort of been relaxing. Of course, fighting off corrupted gems, but. . . You know Steven? Your son. . ?

A painting I did earlier this year of Pearl from Steven Universe! 🎨 #stevenuniverse #fanart

Old ish art I'd forgotten I'd finished months ago? I love Steven Universe and Pearl was one of my favorites :) #pearl #stevenuniverse #SU #Rose #itsoverisntit Pearl and SU belong to @rebeccasugar.bsky.social

pearl and amethyst paint each other's portraits... #StevenUniverse #RenewStevenUniverse

. . . 21st century.

Oh—! Well. . . ( good going. . . how does she explain THIS one? ) Rose. . . How long do you think it's been?

That's a great idea, Rose. . ! I'm sure everyone would like to. To. . . ( she'd mutter for a moment. ) Oh my stars, how am I going to explain this. . .

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I, uh. . . sure. I think we have a few decorations. Somewhere. ( she is not doing okay. )

. . . I. I've been good.